Curtain-stretcher.



E. & A. LINTON.

CURTAIN STRETCHER.

APPLICATIQN FILED APR.28. 1915.

1,178,403. Patented Apr. 4,1916.

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Elli/711071 and A ,Lz'mfbmv/ ELIZABETH LINTON AND ANNE LINTON, OF PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA.

GURTAIN-STRETCHER.

Application filed April 28, 1915.

To all whom it may concern Be it known that we, ELIZABETH LINTON and ANNE LINTON, citizens of the United States, residing at Philadelphia, in the county of Philadelphia and State of Pennsylvania, have invented new and useful I mprovements in Curtain-Stretchers, of which the following is a specification.

The present invention relates to improvements in curtain stretcher frames.

The primary object of the invention 1s the provision of a frame comprislng a plurality of hingedly connected sections adapted to be folded in triangular form for use, the sections being adjustable to accommodate different size curtains, and detachably connected to permit of the folding of the frame when not in use.

Other objects will appear as the nature of the invention is better understood, the same residing in the construction, combination and arrangement of parts hereinafter more fully described.

In the drawing forming a part of this application like numerals of reference in dicate similar parts in the several views and in which :Figure 1 is a plan view of the frame with the sections extended. Fig. 2 is a perspective view of one of the adjustable end bars. Fig. 3 is a sectional view taken on line aa of Fig. 1.' Fig. 4 is a detail view of the hinge. Fig. 5 is a perspective view of the frame in triangular form. Fig. 6 is a view of the frame folded.

The frame indicated generally at 5 comprises a plurality of sections 6, preferably three in number. Each section consists of spaced vertical side bars 7 and cross bars 8. the adjacent side bars 7 of the sections being hingedly connected as at 9, the hinged construction being such as to permit the sections to be readily separated, for the purpose of folding the same in superimposed relation when the device is not in use. The side bars 7 are longitudinally slotted as at 10 for the reception of the bolts 11 carried on the opposite ends of the lower cross bars 8, whereby said bars are adjustable relatively to the upper cross bars 8 to accommodate curtains of varying widths, a thumb nut 12 being threaded upon the bolt 11 and operating to retain the lower cross bars 8 in any desired adjusted position. The bars 8 are secured to the inner side of the frame, and have their opposite ends rabetted as at 13, so as to.dispose the body portion of the Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented Apr. 4, 1916.

Serial No. 24,528.

bars between the sides of the frame and flush with the outer surface thereof. The upper and lower cross bars 8, and the outermost side bar 7 of one of the end sections 6 of the frame are provided with pins 11 for fastening the sides and one end of the curtain to the frame. It might here be stated, that the combined length and width of the sections 6 must exceed the similar dimensions of the largest curtain. Now, to fasten the other end of the curtain upon the frame, and to provide an adjustment to accommodate the frame to curtains of different lengths, we employ what may be termed a separable clamping bar 15, adapted to be supported in any position upon the cross bars 8 of the final section of the frame, and provided with pins 16 for fastening the free end of the curtain thereto. Secured to the top of the bar 15 is an L-shaped clamp member 17 adapted to hook over the upper cross bar 8 of the end section and secured thereto by means of a thumb screw 18. The lower portion of the bar is longitudinally slotted as at 19, in which is slidably mounted the long arm 20 of an Lshaped member 21 adapted to hook over the lower cross bar of the frame for the purpose of associating the clamping bar 15 therewith. By reason of this construction, the L-shaped member 21 may be accordingly adjusted with relation to the adjustment of the lower cross bar 8. A thumb nut 22 is threaded on the arm 20 to retain the member 21 in any clesired adjusted position, and to hold the bar 15 fixed relatively to the frame.

In use the sides and one end of the curtain are secured to the frame by means of the pins projecting therefrom. The clamping bar 15 is then adjusted to the proper position upon the cross bars of the final section of the frame, and secured in said position in the manner above described, for fastening the free end of the curtain as stated. The sections are then folded in triangular form as shown in Fig. 5 and locked in said position by means of the hook and eye 23 and 24 respectively carried on the outermost sections 6. If desired the frame may be first folded into the form shown in Fig. 5 and the curtain subsequently fastened thereto. WVhen not in use the sections 6 can be readily and easily separated and folded in superimposed relation to occupy a minimum amount of space.

It is believed that from the foregoing description the nature and advantages of the invention Will be readily understood without requiring a more extended explanation and therefore the same has been omitted.

5 {However we desire to have it understood one of said end bars being transversely adjustable, means for fastening a curtain on three of its sides to the frame, a separable fastening bar for securing the free side of the curtain, said bar being supported on the final section of the frame for longitudinal adjustment thereof, and means "for retaining said bar in adjusted position.

In testimony whereof we afiix our signatures in presence of two witnesses.

ELIZABETH LINTON. ANNE LINTON.

\Vitnesses:

\VILLIA): Jonxsox, JOHN A. HEYSER. 

